Launch of ADSL Services

Iomart Group PLC 3 July 2000 Launch of ADSL Services iomart Group plc (www.iomart.com) is pleased to announce the full commercial launch of its high speed unmetered ADSL service for business and home internet users. The new internet connection method enables standard analogue phone lines to simultaneously carry both data and voice message at speeds between 10 and 40 per cent faster than existing modems. iomart's consumer ISP, Madasafish (www.madasafish.com) has been one of the few successful ISPs trialing ADSL (Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line) with BT. Madasafish, its soon to be released Madasafish Business Service, and iomart will all be offering the ADSL connections at affordable prices. The ADSL development also opens up the opportunity for iomart to add voice services at a later date. iomart is particularly well placed, having no legacy leased line revenue, which is a major advantage over traditional infrastructure based telcos. The first iomart Group installations are expected to commence in July. Angus MacSween, Chief Executive Officer of iomart Group plc, said: 'The launch of iomart Group plc's ADSL service underscores our aim to become one of the top players in delivering this new generation of telecommunications and internet services. 'With our world class infrastructure we are extremely well placed to offer a first class ADSL service to our customers as well as lever new business off the strength of this offering. ADSL will quickly shift the internet out of first gear and into overdrive with the vast array of possibilities it throws up.' Enquiries iomart Group plc Angus MacSween Tel: 0141 221 0173 Dr Neil Finlayson Tel: 01851 777702 College Hill Tel: 020 7457 2020 Matthew Smallwood Chelsea Allen Notes to Editors iomart Group plc is an integrated telecommunications and internet services company. It floated on the AIM Stock Market in April, raising £20 million for further investment. iomart offers web hosting, co-location and Virtual Internet Service Provider services to a host of business users. The company also operates its own web-based customer support centre. Madasafish, the multimedia specialist ISP, is its best known brand. Links - www.iomart.com www.madasafish.com www.winbiz.co.uk The full details of the ADSL services are as follows: * 24 hours a day, seven days a week internet access - no more dial up charges * Flat rate unmetered access * High speed connectivity, a maximum of 256k upstream, 2 Mbps downstream, depending on line conditions, assure high bandwidth for swift search, file transfers and email retrieval * Tailored service infrastructure for the delivery of broadband services such as video, audio and gaming services * Multi-tasking - internet access, voice calls and faxes all on one standard analogue telephone line

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